Spicy Kale & Swiss Chard Saute
Seriously addictive greens! Make a big batch of the Spicy Kale and Swiss Chard Saute to enjoy as a healthy and delicious side dish or even as a vegetarian/vegan entree. Although it's low in sodium, it's packed with flavor from the garlic, jalapeno, and sesame oil-you won't miss the salt at all!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 146kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin coconut oil or ghee
- 1 bunch green onions thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeño thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 bunch Swiss Chard 500g, stems & leaves removed, thinly sliced
- 1 bunch Kale 500g, stems and leaves thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon hot sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon dark toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon raw sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon raw sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large frying pan or sauté pan set over medium–high heat, melt the coconut oil. Add the onions, garlic, and jalapeño, if using, and sauté for 5 minutes, or until golden.
- Add the chard stems and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes. Add the rest of the chard and the kale. Cover the pan with a lid to help the greens wilt, about 5 minutes. Once they have wilted a bit, add the hot and dark toasted sesame oils, stirring to coat.
- Add the sunflower, pumpkin, and sesame seeds and continue to sauté, uncovered, for 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
Notes
- Swap regular sesame oil if you don't have dark sesame oil.
- No sunflower seeds? Double up on magnesium-rich pumpkin seeds.
- Start with 1/2 jalapeno and adjust from there.
- Low-FODMAP option: 1. Use only the green tops of the green onions. 2. Omit the garlic cloves and add garlic oil to taste instead.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 170mg | Vitamin A: 2225IU | Vitamin C: 26.2mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1.1mg